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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
TopicBihar Politics

Topic: Bihar Politics

Why BJP picked Samrat Chaudhary as its first Bihar CM. ‘Luv-Kush’ equation isn’t the only reason

The 57-year-old is set to take oath on Wednesday. He joined the BJP in 2017 after starting his political journey with RJD in 1999, and switching to JD(U) in 2014. 

Yes we kin: Nishant Kumar’s entry makes JD(U) ‘parivarvaad’ party, undercutting PM’s anti-dynasty pitch

NDA is is now home to a legion of parties running on family fuel: TDP, LJP, NCP, Hindustani Awam Morcha, and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) among them.

Nitish’s exit is good for Bihar. It’s the beginning of JD(U)’s end and BJP’s supremacy

The JD(U) may still have 12 members in the Lok Sabha and 85 in the state Assembly, but without Nitish Kumar as its face, the party is confronted with a big leadership vacuum.

Nitin Nabin: Reluctant politician once told to ‘keep quiet’ by Nitish, now youngest BJP chief-in-waiting

Now BJP’s youngest power centre, Nitin Nabin was shaped by fate, family legacy and the organisation. A look at the man behind the post & his personal and political story.

‘Trusted blindly’ by Tejashwi, slammed by his kin—who is Sanjay Yadav, under fire after RJD’s Bihar rout

RS MP has been criticised for sidelining seniors, overconfidence & dividing Yadav clan, but was also credited for RJD’s previous wins. Rohini Acharya blames decision to quit politics on him.

Before Bihar’s next government is decided, a look at state’s political twists & turns

Seven decades of Bihar politics: The JP movement, Emergency era, rise of OBC leadership, the fodder scam that shook the state, and Nitish Kumar's alliance flip-flops.

Is Prashant Kishor the Kejriwal of Bihar? Yes, but not really

Arvind Kejriwal always played to the gallery promising the moon.But Prashant Kishor has been ‘brutal’ in telling the people that they have to blame themselves for the misrule in Bihar.

Nitish Kumar’s journey from endurance to exhaustion

Nitish Kumar has mastered the rhythm of renewal in Bihar. In a democracy of churn and chance, endurance may be the rarest—and most refined—form of political art.

Tejashwi Yadav has overcome challenges. Now he must prove himself in Bihar elections

In recent years, Tejashwi has worked to broaden his social base by giving more tickets and organisational posts to non-Yadav communities such as Kurmis, Kushwahas, and Koeris.

PK’s corruption barbs stir up trouble in Bihar’s ruling alliance. BJP & JDU leaders demand answers from their own

Prashant Kishor has levelled allegations against Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and BJP's Dilip Jaiswal and Mangal Pandey, and Bihar Rural Work Minister Ashok Choudhary from JD(U).

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.